INSTITUTO MEXICO EN TEXAS, LLC

A gas leak inspection has not been conducted.

Correction verified by the state on January 7, 2026.

Three out of ten children's records reviewed are missing immunization records. One file is missing allergy plan including the symptoms and steps to take during an emergency.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2026.

Emergency practices form was reviewed: last fire drill was documented on 07/2025 and last CO detector and fire extinguisher checks on 8/2025. Per provider a fire drill was conducted last month but was not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when fire drill was documented and provider conducted a CO detector and fire extinguisher check during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

Operation has not completed the annual children's products certification.

Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Last fire drill was documented on 6/14/2024 and last CO detector and fire extinguinsher checks were documented on 6/17/2024. No lock down drills were documented for the year of 2024. Per provider last fire drill was conducted on 11/2024 but was not documented. Note: CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented by provider during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 29, 2025.

One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing copy of high school diploma or equivalent.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2025.

Ten children's records were reviewed. One file is missing emergency food allergy plan, a second file is missing immunization records and a third file is missing hearing / vision screening.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2025.

An infant was observed asleep with a boppy pillow in a crib. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and the boppy pillow was removed from the crib.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

A caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not maintained at the proper depth of 6 inches for a play structure in the outdoor play area. The plastic underneath the mulch was visible in different areas.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Am emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in two classrooms that children use. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was posted in both rooms.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Several cans/bottles of disinfectant sprays were stored under a sink and on top of a sink. This posed a safety hazard as the cleaning supplies were within children reach. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the cleaning supplies were removed and stored in an area out of children's reach.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Three of ten personnel records reviewed were mising annual training in the following topics: A caregiver with DOE 6/25/2021 was missing annual trianing in: (1)Emergency preparedness, and (2)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. A caregiver with a DOE 3/15/2021 was missing annual training in: (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and (3)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A caregiver with a DOE 11/25/2019 was missing annual training in the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?); and (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

The diaper changing mat in an infant room and a toddler room were observed torn. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as both diaper changing mats were replaced with new mats.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

4 of 7 caregivers records reviewed were missing annual training on the following topics. Two caregivers were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (2) Administering medication,; and (3) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. A third caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics for training year 11/01/2021 - 10/31/2022: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development (4) Emergency preparedness; (5) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (6) Administering medication,; (7) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (8) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (9) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A fourth caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics for training year 8/17/2021 - 8/16/2022: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication; (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

6 of 6 cribs in the infant room were supplemented with an additional mattress. Note: This additional mattress was removed from each crib during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (2) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (3) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). The Second director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (2) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (3) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;

Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2023.

4 of 6 Children's files reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Safety straps were not fastened for an infant using a bouncer seat in an infant room. 4 children sitting at a kidney shaped table were did not have a safety strap fastened. Chairs to the kidney shaped table were missing the safety straps in a second infant room.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not currently serviced. The service date on the tag was January 2022.

Correction verified by the state on February 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

Two caregivers and a staff were allowed to be present in the operation and have director contact with children in care prior to the operation receiving notice from the CBCU (Centralized Background Check Unit) regarding the person s eligibility. Note: Person left the operation during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

The original training certificate for a training completed was not available for review for the director and a caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on March 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

4 of 10 Personnel files reviewed were missing annual training clock hours. A caregiver with DOE 1/29/2021 was missing 5 clock hours of annual training. A caregiver with DOE 2/01/2018 was missing 1 clock hour of annual training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment. A caregiver with DOE 8/17/2020 was missing 6 clock hours of annual training. A caregiver with DOE 8/16/2019 was missing 5 clock hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

The diaper changing mats were observed torn in two different classrooms. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the diaper changing mats were replaced.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

An infant's written feeding instructions were not current. The date on the feeding instructions reviewed was 2/04/2022.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

2 of 10 employees files reviewed were missing the caregivers education documentation. 3 of 10 employees files reviewed did not have the caregivers education documentation translated into English for education received outside of the United States.

Correction verified by the state on March 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: The Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan): (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the missing information was added to the operational policies.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

3 of 10 children's files reviewed were missing the children's immunization record. 2 of 10 children's files reviewed were missing the children's vision and hearing screening results.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.